Job Purpose

This exciting position will manage the executive support to the work of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and ensure the efficient coordination of the office of the CFO in its internal and external facing activities.

You will assist the Chief Financial Officer in the planning and monitoring of the Directorate’s long and short-term goals and coordinate activities accordingly.

About you

We are looking for a candidate who has strong administrative skills and the ability to organize and manage systems for information flow, filling data management, and diary management. The candidate will also have sufficient experience in scheduling and long-term planning to meet objectives.

The successful candidate will have been involved in coordinating meetings, building agendas, taking minutes, and preparing reports.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the CFO’s complex and variable diary: ensure a regularly updated, well-organised and accessible schedule. Exercising judgment on behalf of the CFO to support an effectively prioritised workload.
• Plan and oversee all operational aspects of the CFO’s missions: develop mission schedules and objectives; liaise with hosts and partners; prepare and collate documentation, security briefings and other information required; organise travel and logistical arrangements.
• Proactively manage the Office of the CFO’s budget and expenditure: keep detailed understanding of the International Secretariat’s financial procedures; process expenses, payments and invoices; monitor and report regularly on expenditure and variances.
• Lead on coordinating support functions and work closely with Programme Coordinators outside of the directorate to ensure collaboration, ongoing communication, alignment of timelines, and efficient directorate-level processes.

Skills and Experience

• Experience of planning missions and organizing international travel.
• Excellent written skills to draft correspondence and other documents on behalf of the CFO.
• Experience in the planning, organization and delivery of projects and events.
• Experience supporting senior leadership, confidence to interact with high level partners and stakeholders, and a demonstrated commitment to providing an excellent level of support.

Please see the attached job description on our website for more information on responsibilities, skills and experiences required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

• 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days)
• Hybrid working environment – The standard working week at Amnesty International is 35 hours
• Pension Contribution Scheme – with an employer contribution of 8% of your gross annual salary, in addition Amnesty International will match individual contributions of up to 3%. Making a total employer contribution of 11%
• Life Assurance
• Annual salary review
• Opportunity to join our cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loans for travel to work
• Contribution towards the cost of eye tests and glasses
• Access to Linkedin Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities, therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we’re committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.

We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.

To see our full statement please visit this link: Racial equality, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion policy – Amnesty International

Amnesty International is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the team by [email protected]